“Bachi Bouzouc exudes even more aromatic charm, with a nose of crushed black fruits and a palate dominated by zan, featuring a full-bodied attack and a more structured finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2024). A beautiful tribute to Captain Haddock—an instant delight!
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
Intense aromas of very ripe, even stewed, dark fruits, with notes of spices and garrigue
Palate
Smooth and silky, rich and indulgent
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with spit-roasted leg of lamb, a lamb or beef tagine, guinea fowl with chanterelle mushrooms, or a cake made with sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and tapenade...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
La Réserve d’O is a vineyard spanning about ten hectares, located in Arboras on the heights of the Terrasses du Larzac. Founded in 2004 by Frédéric and Marie Chauffray and managed according to biodynamic principles, it quickly rose to become one of the region’s most recognized estates. The estate’s namesake wine boasts a rich, elegant style; it has evolved significantly and, since 2011, has held a prominent place among the Languedoc’s most notable wines. Bilbo and Hissez-O are fine examples of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, offering a fuller-bodied style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Located at high altitude on the Arboras plateau, the vineyards (12 ha) here struggle to find soil beneath the stones. Having settled here in 2005, Marie, the new president of the Terrasses du Larzac winegrowers’ association, and Frédéric Chauffray practice biodynamic viticulture and use gentle winemaking methods (minimal SO₂, no added yeast, and no fining or filtration) to craft wines from harvests where each grape is meticulously selected.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Bachi Bouzouc exudes even more aromatic charm, with a nose of crushed black fruits and a palate dominated by zan, featuring a full-bodied attack and a more structured finish.
About the estate:
Frédéric Chauffray has two passions: rock music and wine. Between his Gibson guitar and winemaking, he ultimately chose the latter. Starting out as a wine merchant alongside his wife Marie in 1990, he founded his own estate in 2004 in the Terrasses du Larzac region, in the town of Arboras, at an elevation of about 400 meters. Thanks to this cool geographical location—in the foothills of the Larzac Plateau, beneath the Col du Vent—and a highly respectful, minimally interventionist approach to viticulture, the couple quickly began producing open, joyful wines, a far cry from the more austere styles of some wines in the region. Their star is firmly on the rise, and the Réserve shows no signs of running dry.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A medium-bodied red with creamy tannins, expressing notes of black cherries, bay leaves, wild herbs, and sweet spices. Juicy and well-balanced, with good body on the palate and a flavorful, textured finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on February 1, 2024
After a very difficult 2021, Bachi-Bouzouc delivers a vibrant and very fruity wine in 2022. Full-bodied, rich, and silky on the palate, this wine offers a structure that allows the freshness of stewed black fruits—slightly tart and complemented by herbaceous and licorice notes—to shine through, rather than the rounded, indulgent intensity of red fruits found in its cousin, Bilbo. It finishes with a dense, lingering aftertaste tinged with licorice notes. An optimistic price brings the rating down to 3.8. A cuvée offering immediate pleasure, best enjoyed for its fruitiness, and one that will remain very approachable for three years. Pairs beautifully with a Berber couscous featuring lamb from Lozère.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE A. Posted on August 24, 2024
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